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Pasteli - Greek Sesame Seed Candy Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lunasea / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago There are many variations of sesame honey candy from around the Mediterranean and the Middle East — some are hard and crunchy; others, like this Greek version, are chewy. This pasteli is sticky, but using a silicone nonstick bakeware liner such as ... More Prep:45m Cook:30m Servings:45	Lunasea
	chewy honey sesameseeds salt

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Ingredients

Vegetable oil for oiling pan

1 cup mild honey

1 cup sesame seeds, toasted in oven

1/2 teaspoon salt

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Needed: a nonstick bakeware liner such as Silpat; an 8- to 9-inch springform pan; a candy thermometer

Directions

Put bakeware liner in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep). Remove bottom of springform pan and set aside. Oil inside of springform ring with vegetable oil and put ring, upside down, in center of bakeware liner.

Bring honey, sesame seeds, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, then boil undisturbed until mixture registers 280 to 290°F on thermometer, about 15 minutes.

Holding ring in place, quickly pour mixture into ring, then cool on a rack until candy is set but still warm, about 40 minutes.

Unmold by peeling ring with candy off bakeware liner. Transfer candy to a cutting board, then run a paring knife around edge of springform ring and lift ring off candy.

Cut candy into 1-inch diamond-shaped or rectangular pieces with an oiled large knife.

** Candy keeps, layered between sheets of parchment or wax paper, in an airtight container in a cool dry place 1 week.

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Comments

minitindel 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Vickie ive had this its different but tasty thanks sweetie ..........

peetabear 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Love sesame candy.. thank you a five in my book

raelene1951 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Have the sesame seeds in the pantry!
Is a silpat a liner? Sorry to ask but remember I'm a beginner....Thanks for the post!

lunasea 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Hi Rae hon - yes, a silpat is a silicone liner that makes sticky foods stick-proof. Thanks a lot for for asking, I'll clarify that in my recipe.

Hugs,
~Vickie

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Oh great, I can try my new springform out! Sounds good!

sday5 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Sounds good.

magali777 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Mmm, this sure is delicious!, thanks Vickie!

mumtazcatering 1 year, 7 months ago said:
THANKS VICKIE SOUNDS YUMMY LOVE SESAME SEEDS IN ALMOST ANYTHING I EVEN EAT IT PLAIN ....TOASTED
HAVE A BLESSED DAY,MY FRIEND
MUMTAZ

chriesi 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Mmmm sounds yummy!

ahmed1 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I love such kind of candies Vickie...Thanks for sharing.

maggiehc 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I love sesame candy but haven't ever made i before. Thanks for the recipe!

berry 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Vicky... this is great! Long time, but I am very busy... just 10 minutes to look the last great recipes!

shirleyoma 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Oh, I love sesame candy but never made it! wow
got my 5

trigger 1 year, 4 months ago said:
I love Pasteli - Greek Sesame Seed Candy or the hard type too. I do not eat many sweet candies I feel I am sweet enough LOL, however when I do indulge in a sweet candy this is what I look for.
High five Vickie
Michael

cherylannxo 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Good evening Vicky, I like sesame seed candy, but didn't know the name or originality of it. Thank you for posting it. You have my 5. Have a very good night....Cheryl

juels 1 year ago said:
Another great recipe and another saved one! You have really good recipes, Vickie!

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